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(CDL) RESIDENTIAL DRIVER II - PAIGE

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $24.25 - $42.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays

Job Description

The hiring company is a professional waste management and recycling services provider, specializing in residential garbage collection services. They operate a fleet of residential system trucks designed to efficiently collect waste material from residential customers and ensure proper delivery to designated landfills, transfer stations, or recycling centers. This company prioritizes safety, customer service, and regulatory compliance in all of its operations. Their commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory adherence has made them a respected leader in the waste collection industry.

This position is for a Residential Collection Driver responsible for operating assigned residential collection trucks. The driver will either empty the residential containers themselves or supervise a helper performing the task, ensuring that the waste material is collected promptly and safely. The role requires operating the vehicle in accordance with government regulations related to trucking and waste management operations. The driver must deliver the collected loads to specific locations such as landfills, transfer stations, or recycling centers accurately and on schedule.

The role emphasizes delivering courteous and professional service to customers, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The driver is expected to report to work punctually, in uniform, and equipped with necessary personal protective equipment. Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections are vital duties to verify the truck's safety and readiness, along with documenting any issues or route changes using company-provided technology such as cameras and fleet routing software.

Additionally, the driver is responsible for maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including tracking personal hours of service and reporting potential compliance risks. The position necessitates availability for scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the nature of residential collection work. Drivers must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License, particularly a Texas Class B CDL, and maintain a clean driving record and valid medical certification.

This is a physically demanding job that requires the ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision. Proficiency in electronic technologies used for routing and communication is expected to be developed within the first eight weeks of employment. The ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand traffic signs and communicate effectively is essential for safe operation and customer interaction.

Overall, this role is ideal for a responsible, safety-conscious individual with experience in heavy truck driving, who is committed to excellent customer service and regulatory compliance. The company offers employment that includes structured shifts and a supportive environment aimed at fostering professional growth in the waste management sector.

Job Requirements

  • Valid Texas Class B commercial driver’s license
  • safe driving record for the past five years
  • a valid medical card
  • one to two years’ related medium or heavy truck driving experience
  • available to work scheduled shifts including nights holidays and weekends
  • ability to demonstrate proficient use of electronic technology within eight weeks of hire date
  • ability to understand and execute work orders communicated via onboard technology
  • ability to read write and speak in English sufficiently to converse with the general public to understand highway traffic signs and signals to respond to official inquiries and make written entries on reports required logs and records and other business-related documents

Job Qualifications

  • One to two years’ related medium or heavy truck driving experience
  • ability to demonstrate proficient use of electronic technology within eight weeks of hire date
  • ability to understand and execute work orders communicated via onboard technology
  • ability to read write and speak in English sufficiently to converse with the general public to understand highway traffic signs and signals to respond to official inquiries and make written entries on reports required logs and records and other business-related documents
  • high school diploma or equivalent

Job Duties

  • Report to work at designated time in company uniform and with required personal protective equipment
  • ensure the assigned truck is fully-fueled safe to operate and that the required paperwork is on board before leaving the yard
  • collect the route as outlined in the fleet routing software and document changes problems using company provided camera and or note the route sheet on route sheet
  • record time in the fleet routing software at each customer stop
  • perform pre- and post-trip truck inspection makes sure the cab is clean and the vehicle condition report is turned in
  • work and drive productively and safely and behave in a courteous and professional manner at all times
  • must be available for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends
  • responsible for and required to track personal dot compliance daily hours of service and to report immediately to the supervisor if in danger of being out of compliance
  • report any moving violations incurred during work hours to the supervisor at the end of the shift
  • report any personal moving violations or accidents to the supervisor within 72 hours
  • maintain a valid medical card and commercial driver’s license
  • other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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